Our elderly need a pot fix, but not from our government

BY: NADIA HARRIS  Marijuana is a holistic form of medicine that has had a tumultuous history in our modern society. It has been unjustifiably mislabelled as the herbal equivalent of a shit disturber, particularly in the minds of our baby…

Study finds that dancing is the most effective activity for preventing Alzheimer’s

BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you’re looking to sharpen your brain, you can put down the crosswords and sudokus and opt for a night of dancing instead. While any and all physical activity is beneficial, a study published in Frontiers of…

Kenya’s karate grannies are badass warriors fighting off rapists (video)

BY: JESSICA BEUKER  Rape and sexual assault are growing problems in Kenya. In 2009 alone, there were 40,000 reported cases, and the majority of cases still go unreported. In order to protect themselves a group of women have decided to…

Goodbye millennials, these elderly models are saying ‘fuck it’ and taking over

BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE When we think of a model, the image that most often comes to mind is one of a beautiful young girl. She’s usually between the ages 18 and 25, with flawless teeth and long blonde hair that complements…

20 pieces of great advice that prove your elders know about more than just Werther’s Originals

BY: CAROLINE ROLF Perhaps the advice we receive from our grandparents resonates with us is because it’s coming from someone with much more life experience. Sometimes, their advice doesn’t apply to present day at all and it becomes clear that…

Beautiful photo series lets the elderly take a look back in time

BY: DANIKA MOIR Photos by Tom Hussey Tom Hussey is an American photographer that specializes in lifestyle photography and commercial advertising. His award-winning photo series, “Reflections of The Past,” was used by healthcare company, Novartis in a campaign for their…